Official info on the Kontrol Z2!

[padi_04]

Assuming the HID map isn't closed as the S4, sacrificing the displays in the process (don't make the same mistake twice NI).

[SoundShaman]

Anyone know how the VU meters for the decks work on this? One thing I like about running 2 channels out of traktor into a hardware mixer is that the vu meters are much more accurate and you can actually see that you have the 2 tracks at an even volume (I like being able to see that my tracks are peaking with only 1 of the yellows lighting up). Traktor's internal meters seem to hit max no matter what so it's hard to tell what your track is actually peaking at.. Anyone know if the z2 works this way or if the meters work more like the s4/ traktor internal meters.

[DirtyNerd]

I'm curious to know if I can route both remix decks to decks C for main volume control and then use Deck D for Maschine? Or maybe use the Aux channel for Maschine.

I don't see why not. I have DN-X1700 with 4channel sound card and I currently route Deck A to Ch2, Deck B to Ch3, Decks C & D (both remix decks) to Ch1, and the preview player to Ch4...so since the Z2 is 2+2, I would assume you could do the same thing...

Depends on the style you play ... techno has a lot of layers that you can play and many performers use up to 6 channels. It is quite the norm for the techno, minimal scene.

Totally agreed. My issue was not that there werem't uses for more than 2 channels...but more that a lot of people that want more channels don't actually use them...we have been convinced by various marketing departments that we NEED 4 channels when in fact most of us don't actually use them.

As far as techno etc., that is definitely within my styles and I do use multiple channels...they are just spread across my mixer and my F1 :-) I don't always play to much of it though...maybe early in a set or later in a set as a sort of improv/live remix component...I don't really do much in the way of full on techno sets...but your point is well taken as I am considering a 2nd F1 so I can control both remix decks at the same time...right now I need to switch control over using a single F1...having the 4 channels on the F1 is nice...having 4 more would be nicer...so...I guess you are right... ;-)

[ekwipt]

your perfect solution ...

This is my setup now.

2x X1
1x F1
1x Maschine
Audio 10
Xone 92

A Z4 or Z5 would have to be a perfect solution for me to switch

Quite happy with my setup as it is now

[Eliot Han]

A Z4 or Z5 would have to be a perfect solution for me to switch

i agree! if they could do the whole 4 eq bit id be all over it like a fat kid on cake.

[ekwipt]

I'm getting conflicting reports:

When using Traktor (control vinyl or controllers) is the software always in Internal mode or can you select between using it in external mode (thus using the EQs of the actual mixer) and internal (or both I Guess)

[photojojo]

It's not going to matter much on which EQ's your using since the hardware EQ's are emulating the software EQ's.

[smiTTTen]

Yep Mofli has it right, it is indeed mini innofaders inside, not full blown innofaders, not that they aren't quality ( i have never touched a mini inno), but they are short bodied faders, putting three inno inside would have raised the price above the 1000 euros mark i'm sure. Buying a Z2 and an innofader Pnp will make it 930 euros, maybe we could ask Elliot Marx for a discount on an inno pnp if you own a Z2 D

I spent several weeks with the mini Innofader prior to release and its ROCK SOLID. The only real difference between the mini and the Innofader/bender is that the mini's tension and cut in etc is preset per the specification of the manufacturer. The sample I got was way better configured for scratching than my Innodender was out of the box.

I have not been as plugged in to the scene of late so when I saw the Z2 and its price I was disappointed. Now I know the faders are Innofaders, I am well impressed. This might be one of the few battle-oriented mixers where not having a quick-swap crossfader is ok.

Now's the time to f*** the warranty on your s4 and get that innofader in there

[deckard26354]

It's not going to matter much on which EQ's your using since the hardware EQ's are emulating the software EQ's.

That's the bite isnt it. Not used the software EQ's, I've always had Traktor hooked up to an external mixer throughout the years of using it. Ive heard the EQ's are not good? So maybe a 4 channel wouldn't even matter. Unless theres been some NI jiggery pokery in the software to improve them?

[ekwipt]

That's the bite isnt it. Not used the software EQ's, I've always had Traktor hooked up to an external mixer throughout the years of using it. Ive heard the EQ's are not good? So maybe a 4 channel wouldn't even matter. Unless theres been some NI jiggery pokery in the software to improve them?

Same here, never really used the software EQs.

Gotta say I'm not really that pleased, but I'll reserve judgement until they're released.

A&H DB4 I'm guessing will beat this sound wise